The MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 has been released by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, for BE/B.Tech admissions. Candidates can now check their provisional seat allotment status and proceed with seat acceptance and reporting to their assigned institutes by August 5, 2026. This round saw 1,57,103 seats allotted to participating candidates.
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MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 Declared
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has officially declared the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 for admissions to BE/B.Tech (First Year Engineering) programs. The provisional allotment status was released on August 2, 2026, on the official CAP portals, fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who participated in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 can now log in using their Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth) to view their allotted college and branch.
Key Highlights of CAP Round 1 Allotment
This year's MHT CET CAP Round 1 saw significant participation and seat allocations.
Total candidates who participated in Round 1: 2,19,417
Total seats allotted: 1,57,103
Candidates allotted their first-preference (Choice 1) college: 16,615
Understanding Seat Acceptance Options: Freeze, Float, and Slide
After checking their provisional allotment, candidates must choose one of the following options to indicate their preference for the allotted seat and participation in subsequent rounds:
Option
Meaning
Freeze
Candidate accepts the allotted seat as final and will not participate in any further CAP rounds. This option confirms their admission to the current seat.
Float
Candidate accepts the current seat but wishes to be considered for an upgrade to a higher-preference college or course in the next CAP round. If a better seat is allotted in a subsequent round, the previously accepted seat will be automatically cancelled.
Slide
Candidate accepts the current seat but wants to be considered for an upgrade to a different course within the same allotted institute in the next CAP round.
How to Check Your MHT CET CAP Round 1 Allotment Result
To access your provisional seat allotment letter, follow these steps:
Click on the "CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" link.
Log in using your Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth, if applicable).
Your allotted institute, branch, and category details will be displayed on the screen.
Download and save the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter in PDF format.
It is mandatory to print a hard copy of the allotment letter, as mobile screenshots may not be accepted at reporting centers.
Next Steps After Allotment: Seat Acceptance and Reporting
Once you have checked your allotment status, it is crucial to complete the following steps within the specified timeframe:
Carefully review the allotted college, branch, and category details.
Decide on your preferred option: Freeze, Float, or Slide, based on your admission priorities.
Complete the online seat acceptance process and pay the non-refundable seat acceptance fee of ₹1,000 (for first acceptance) between August 3 and August 5, 2026. Subsequent acceptances (via betterment) will incur higher fees.
Report to the physically allotted institute with all original documents and their photocopies between August 3 and August 5, 2026.
Complete the document verification process at the institute and collect your admission confirmation receipt.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates are advised to adhere to the following instructions to ensure a smooth admission process:
The seat acceptance and reporting window is strictly from August 3 to August 5, 2026. Missing this deadline may result in the forfeiture of your allotted seat.
Always carry a printed copy of your allotment letter; digital screenshots might not be accepted.
Prepare both original documents and self-attested photocopies before visiting the reporting center.
If applicable, ensure your Non-Creamy Layer certificate is dated on or after April 1, 2024.
Candidates who do not accept the seat or fail to report within the deadline may lose their Round 1 allotment and could be excluded from further CAP rounds.
If you choose to Freeze your seat, you will not be eligible to participate in CAP Round 2.
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Official Links
Direct Link to Check MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026:Click Here
QWhen was the MHT CET CAP Round 1 seat allotment result 2026 declared?
AThe MHT CET CAP Round 1 seat allotment result 2026 was declared on August 2, 2026, on the official CAP portals, fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org.
QWhat is the last date to report to the allotted institute for CAP Round 1?
ACandidates must complete seat acceptance and physically report to their allotted institute between August 3 and August 5, 2026.
QHow many candidates got seats in MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026?
AA total of 1,57,103 candidates were allotted seats out of 2,19,417 who participated in Round 1, with 16,615 candidates receiving their first-preference college.
QWhat details do I need to check my MHT CET seat allotment result?
AYou need your Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth, as applicable) to log in to the official portal and check your MHT CET seat allotment result.
QWhat happens if I am allotted my first-choice college and branch?
AIf you are allotted your first-choice college and branch, the allotment is automatically frozen (Auto-Freeze), meaning you cannot participate in further CAP rounds. You must complete document verification, pay the seat acceptance fee, and report to the institute to confirm admission.
QWhat is the seat acceptance fee for MHT CET CAP Round 1?
AThe seat acceptance fee for the first acceptance in MHT CET CAP Round 1 is ₹1,000, which is non-refundable. Subsequent acceptances in later rounds, if applicable, will incur higher fees.
QWhat do Freeze, Float, and Slide options mean in MHT CET CAP counselling?
AFreeze means accepting the seat as final; Float means accepting the seat but seeking an upgrade to any higher preference in the next round; and Slide means accepting the seat but seeking an upgrade to a different course within the same institute in the next round.
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